Bench-pedestal



1. H. LiNDSEY, SR.

BENCH PEDESTAL.

APPLICATION FILED MAR-8.1921.

1 ,401, 1 62, Patented Dec. 27, 1921.

Elma/whoa John H. Lindsey 5H.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOHN H. LINDSEY, SR., 031' OTSEGO, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR TO HUGHES STEEL EQUIP- MENT 00., OF ALLEGAN, MICHIGAN.

BEN GEE-PEDESTAL.

T 0 all whom it may concern.

Be it known that I, JOHN H. LrNosnY, S11, a citizen of the United States, residing at Otsego, county of Allegan, State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Bench-Pedestals, of which the following is a specification This invention relates to improvements in bench pedestals.

The main object of my invention is to provide animproved bench pedestal which may be formed of sheet steel of comparatively lightgage and which, at the same time; is very strong and rigid.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification. The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my invention is clearly illustrated in the acompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which:

Figure I is a front perspective view of a bench pedestal embodying the features of my invention.

Fig. 11 is a horizontal section on a line corresponding to line 2-2 of Fig. l. V

In the drawing similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views, and the sectional view is taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section line.

Referring to the drawing, my improved bench pedestal or leg comprises a pair of uprights 1 of channel cross section, the same being preferably formed of sheet steel, as the structure is such that they may be formed of such material and at the same time possess the desired strength and rigidity. The top cross piece 2 is also channel-shaped and preferably formed of sheet steel, being disposed with its channel facing downwardly and embracing the upper ends of the uprights, the flanges of the top piece being secured to the flanges of the uprights by means of the bolts or rivets 3. The' top piece 2 is provided with a plurality of holes 4 to facilitate the attachment of the bench top thereto.

I provide triangular braces 5 which are disposed in the angles of the uprights and top piece with their edges abutting the same Specification of Letters Patent. P m t d 2'7,

Application filed March 8, 1921.

Serial No. 450,664.

and secured to the adjacent flanges by the rivets 6. These braces are disposed in a diagonally opposed relation as shown in Fig. II. By arranging the braces with their edges abutting the top pieces and uprights as described the shearing strain on the securing rivets for the braces is minimized.

The rivets 3 are also extended through the brace pieces.

The uprights are provided with foot pieces 7 also formed of sheet material. These pieces extend well up on to the outer sides of the uprights. At their lower ends the foot pieces are provided with inturned' flanges 8 projecting under the flanges of the uprights. These flanges have holes 9 to receive the bolts or screws for attaching the pedestal to the floor.

I also provide a cross piece 10 of channel cross section disposed facing downwardly and with its ends abutting the uprights between the flanges thereof and with its flanges secured to the flanges of the uprights by rivets 11. This cross piece has holes 12 to facilitate the attachment of a shelf to the pedestal. The rear upright is provided with holes 13 to receive wall attaching screws where it is desired to attach the pedestal to a wall.

My improved pedestal may be formed of comparatively light sheet material and at the same time it is very strong and rigid.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

1. In a bench pedestal, the combination of a pair of uprights of channel cross section disposed inwardly, a top piece of channel cross section disposed facing inwardly and with its flanges embracing the upper ends of said uprights and secured to the flanges thereof, a cross member of channel cross section disposed facing downwardly with its ends abutting the uprights between the flanges thereof and with its flanges secured to the flanges of the uprights, triangular braces disposed in the angles of said uprights and top cross piece with their edges abutting the same and secured to the adjacent flanges thereof, said braces being disposed in a diagonally opposed relation, and foot pieces secured on the outer sides of said uprights and having horizontally disposed flanges at their lower ends extending below said uprights and providing means for attaching the pedestal to the floor.

.'2.;In a bench pedestal, the combination of a pair of uprights of channel cross section disposed facing inwardly, a top piece of channel cross section disposed facing inwardly and with its flanges embracing the upper ends of said uprights and secured to the flanges thereof, triangular braces disposed in the angles of said uprights and top cross piece with their edges abutting the same and secured to the adjacent flanges thereof, said braces being disposed in a diagonally opposed relation, and 'foot pieces senel cross section disposed facing downwardly with its ends abutting the uprights between the flanges thereof and with its flanges secured to the flanges of the uprights; and foot pieces secured on the outer sides of said uprights and having horizontally disposed flanges at their lower ends extending below said uprights and providing means for attaching the pedestal, to the floor. 4. In a bench pedestal, the combination of a pair of uprights of channel cross section disposed facing inwardly, a top piece of'channel cross section disposed facing inwardly and with its flanges embracing the upper ends of said uprights and secured to the flanges thereof, and triangular braces disposed in the angles of said uprights and top cross piece with their'edges abutting the same and secured to the adj acent flanges thereof, said braces being disposed in a diagonally opposed relation. r

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

JOHN H. LINDSEY, SR. [L. 8.] Witnesses: I

r G. C. HUGHES,

W. H. SHIRLEY. V 

